Covington Dam (north)
Covington Dam (north) is an earth dam located in Campbell County, Kentucky, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Covington Dam (north)
The primary purpose of Covington Dam (north) is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Northern Kentucky Water District (local government). It impounds the Three Mile Creek near Fort Thomas-area.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/12/2024.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Campbell |
| Nearest City | Fort Thomas-area |
| River/Stream | Three Mile Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.06602, -84.45237 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | NORTHERN KENTUCKY WATER DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00648 |
| Federal ID | KY00648 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |